Northrop Grumman Opens Missile Defense Futures Lab
Northrop Grumman recently opened its new Missile Defense Futures Lab (MDFL) in Huntsville to develop, test and field an integrated missile defense system. The MDFL employs comprehensive modeling, simulation and visualization capabilities to foster innovation and collaboration between developers and warfighters
South Korean 'PATRIOT' Missile, Cheongung II to Enter Mass Production
The Cheongung II missile, considered the South Korean equivalent of the U.S
Swedish Armed Forces to Receives first PATRIOT Air Defense Unit In November
The Swedish defense procurement agency, FMV which recently received the first unit of the PATRIOT air defense system (ADS) is currently assembling the first unit for tests that will be carried out during autumn. The tests will be spread over a period of six weeks
Roketsan’s Levent Air Defense System Debuts at IDEF 2021 in Istanbul
Turkish firm Roketsan will showcase a brand new air defense system, Levent, at IDEF 2021 exhibition in Istanbul between 17-20 August. “We will exhibit our LEVENT system at IDEF21, which will provide close air defense to our ships,” Murat İkinci, General Manager of Roketsan, was quoted as saying by
India's Earth Observation Satellite Launch Mission Fails
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) reported the failure of its launch of an Earth Observation Satellite after a successful lift off. The Satellite was aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in eastern India on Thursday
Lockheed Martin’s LINUSS SmallSats Ready for 2021 Launch
Lockheed Martin is all set to launch its In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LINUSS), now that these small satellites completed environmental testing. LINUSS is a pair of LM 50 12U CubeSats -- each about the size of a four-slice toaster -- designed to demonstrate how small satellites can serve an essential role in sustaining critical space architectures in any orbit
Lockheed Martin Contracted to Augment U.S. Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Capability
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Lockheed Martin Tests PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Upgrades
Lockheed Martin demonstrated new upgrades to its PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor during flight tests conducted at White Sands Missile Range on August 9. During the tests, a PAC-3 MSE intercepted a tactical ballistic missile target, validating missile and launcher software and hardware component upgrades
Belarus’ Lukashenko Wants to Buy S-400 Air Defense Systems on Loan from...
Belarus wants to buy the Russian S-400 air defense system (ADS) on liberal loan from Russia, said Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. "Such a question was put before the President of Russia - that at a reasonable price, for a loan - because we do not have that kind of money now
Russia Completes Ground Tests of Sarmat ICBM
Roscosmos space agencys top boss has revealed that Russias Sarmat advanced silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) completed ground trials. "In fact, we are completing ground trials of all systems
Ukrainian Plot to Attack Moscow-based Defense Enterprise with 35 FPV Drones Foiled
France Follows U.S. in Allowing Ukraine to Produce Air Defense Missiles
Russia, Ukraine Cause Significant Damage to Each Others’ Oil Tankers, Military Targets
Ukraine Pulls Off World’s First Unmanned Amphibious Assault
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles